City of Cornelia Comprehensive Plan

Public Opinion Survey

The following public opinion survey is designed to give residents and business owners an opportunity to voice opinions on various topics in the community. The survey results will be reviewed by the City and used to guide the direction of the Comprehensive Plan.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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1.How old are you?

Under 20

20-34

35-49

50-64

65 and older

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2.How long have you lived or owned property in Cornelia?

0-5 yrs

6-10 yrs

11-15 yrs

Over 15 yrs

All my life

I don't live or own property in Cornelia

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3.Do you have children under the age of 16?

Yes

No

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4.Which of the categories describes you? (Select all that apply)

Home owner

Renter

Property owner

Business Owner

Work in Cornelia

Tourist

Other (please specify)

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5.How important are the following for making Cornelia a desirable place to live, work, and visit?

Important

Not Important

Does not apply

Employment/Job

Employment/Job Important

Employment/Job Not Important

Employment/Job Does not apply

Beauty of the City

Beauty of the City Important

Beauty of the City Not Important

Beauty of the City Does not apply

Senior citizens services

Senior citizens services Important

Senior citizens services Not Important

Senior citizens services Does not apply

The quality of schools

The quality of schools Important

The quality of schools Not Important

The quality of schools Does not apply

Festivals, museums, arts, etc.

Festivals, museums, arts, etc. Important

Festivals, museums, arts, etc. Not Important

Festivals, museums, arts, etc. Does not apply

Parks, trails, hiking, etc.)

Parks, trails, hiking, etc.) Important

Parks, trails, hiking, etc.) Not Important

Parks, trails, hiking, etc.) Does not apply

Quality/pace of life

Quality/pace of life Important

Quality/pace of life Not Important

Quality/pace of life Does not apply

Affordability of property and homes

Affordability of property and homes Important

Affordability of property and homes Not Important

Affordability of property and homes Does not apply

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6.Do you know how your property and neighboring properties are zoned, and what types of development the City allows in your area?

Yes

No

Don't Know

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7.Please rank the following environmental topics based on how important you feel they are.(rank 1-6 with 1 being most important)

Greenspace/openspace preservation

Habitat preservation

Streams and waterways

Stormwater management

Tree canopy preservation

Water conservation

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8.Please rank the following recreational public facilities in accordance with how important you feel they are for the City.(rank 1-6 with 1 being most important)

Community parks

Dog parks

Trails for walking, running, biking

Museums/historic sites

Sports fields

Playgrounds

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9.Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following public services or facilities:

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

No Opinion

Trash pickup

Trash pickup Satisfied

Trash pickup Dissatisfied

Trash pickup No Opinion

Parks

Parks Satisfied

Parks Dissatisfied

Parks No Opinion

Sidewalks

Sidewalks Satisfied

Sidewalks Dissatisfied

Sidewalks No Opinion

Stormwater drainage systems

Stormwater drainage systems Satisfied

Stormwater drainage systems Dissatisfied

Stormwater drainage systems No Opinion

Cleanliness of public spaces

Cleanliness of public spaces Satisfied

Cleanliness of public spaces Dissatisfied

Cleanliness of public spaces No Opinion

Traffic congestion

Traffic congestion Satisfied

Traffic congestion Dissatisfied

Traffic congestion No Opinion

Fire department response time

Fire department response time Satisfied

Fire department response time Dissatisfied

Fire department response time No Opinion

Police department response time

Police department response time Satisfied

Police department response time Dissatisfied

Police department response time No Opinion

Traffic laws enforcement

Traffic laws enforcement Satisfied

Traffic laws enforcement Dissatisfied

Traffic laws enforcement No Opinion

Street and road signage

Street and road signage Satisfied

Street and road signage Dissatisfied

Street and road signage No Opinion

Disaster/emergency planning

Disaster/emergency planning Satisfied

Disaster/emergency planning Dissatisfied

Disaster/emergency planning No Opinion

Code enforcement / yard maintenance

Code enforcement / yard maintenance Satisfied

Code enforcement / yard maintenance Dissatisfied

Code enforcement / yard maintenance No Opinion

Condition of streets

Condition of streets Satisfied

Condition of streets Dissatisfied

Condition of streets No Opinion

City Hall

City Hall Satisfied

City Hall Dissatisfied

City Hall No Opinion

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10.How much of a priority do you feel the following issues are for the City of Cornelia?

High Priority

Low Priority

Not a Priority

Beautification of public areas

Beautification of public areas High Priority

Beautification of public areas Low Priority

Beautification of public areas Not a Priority

Downtown revitalization

Downtown revitalization High Priority

Downtown revitalization Low Priority

Downtown revitalization Not a Priority

Historic preservation

Historic preservation High Priority

Historic preservation Low Priority

Historic preservation Not a Priority

Arts and theater

Arts and theater High Priority

Arts and theater Low Priority

Arts and theater Not a Priority

Public transportation

Public transportation High Priority

Public transportation Low Priority

Public transportation Not a Priority

Plan for future development

Plan for future development High Priority

Plan for future development Low Priority

Plan for future development Not a Priority

Restaurants and shopping options

Restaurants and shopping options High Priority

Restaurants and shopping options Low Priority

Restaurants and shopping options Not a Priority

Sidewalks and trails

Sidewalks and trails High Priority

Sidewalks and trails Low Priority

Sidewalks and trails Not a Priority

Preservation of natural areas

Preservation of natural areas High Priority

Preservation of natural areas Low Priority

Preservation of natural areas Not a Priority

Parks and recreation

Parks and recreation High Priority

Parks and recreation Low Priority

Parks and recreation Not a Priority

Parking

Parking High Priority

Parking Low Priority

Parking Not a Priority

Attracting and keeping small businesses

Attracting and keeping small businesses High Priority

Attracting and keeping small businesses Low Priority

Attracting and keeping small businesses Not a Priority

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11.How close is the nearest park to your home?

Close enough to walk to

Close enough to bike to

I must drive to the park

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12.Do you think the City need more, less, or the same amount of the following types of housing?

More

Less

Same

Don't Know

Single-family residential

Single-family residential More

Single-family residential Less

Single-family residential Same

Single-family residential Don't Know

Apartments

Apartments More

Apartments Less

Apartments Same

Apartments Don't Know

Town homes

Town homes More

Town homes Less

Town homes Same

Town homes Don't Know

Mobile homes

Mobile homes More

Mobile homes Less

Mobile homes Same

Mobile homes Don't Know

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13.Do you think the City should allow the following types of residential development?

Yes

No

No Opinion

Homes on smaller lots

Homes on smaller lots Yes

Homes on smaller lots No

Homes on smaller lots No Opinion

Reuse of vacant buildings for apartments and townhomes

Reuse of vacant buildings for apartments and townhomes Yes

Reuse of vacant buildings for apartments and townhomes No

Reuse of vacant buildings for apartments and townhomes No Opinion

Apartments and townhomes mixed with commercial space

Apartments and townhomes mixed with commercial space Yes

Apartments and townhomes mixed with commercial space No

Apartments and townhomes mixed with commercial space No Opinion

Residential growth should be limited

Residential growth should be limited Yes

Residential growth should be limited No

Residential growth should be limited No Opinion

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14.Do you feel there is a need for more of the following special housing in the City?

More

Less

Same

No Opinion

Housing for young couples/families

Housing for young couples/families More

Housing for young couples/families Less

Housing for young couples/families Same

Housing for young couples/families No Opinion

Housing for low-moderate income workers

Housing for low-moderate income workers More

Housing for low-moderate income workers Less

Housing for low-moderate income workers Same

Housing for low-moderate income workers No Opinion

Retirement communities (55+)

Retirement communities (55+) More

Retirement communities (55+) Less

Retirement communities (55+) Same

Retirement communities (55+) No Opinion

Housing for disabled or individuals with special needs

Housing for disabled or individuals with special needs More

Housing for disabled or individuals with special needs Less

Housing for disabled or individuals with special needs Same

Housing for disabled or individuals with special needs No Opinion

Assisted Living

Assisted Living More

Assisted Living Less

Assisted Living Same

Assisted Living No Opinion

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15.Please rank which commercial businesses you feel are needed most in the City? (rank 1-5 with 1 being needed most)

Restaurants

Retail/Shopping

Hotel

Family entertainment

After work hours entertainment

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16.What do you think about sidewalks and trails in the City?

Needs to be expanded

Needs improvement (poor condition)

Needs to be better connectivity

I am satisfied with the existing network of sidewalk and trails

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17.Would you be in favor of setting aside portions of land as permanently protected open space/parks as part of new developments?

Yes

No

Don't Know

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18.What is your favorite place in the City?

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19.What is the greatest challenge facing Cornelia that the City should plan for in the next 20 years?